Of those who did not make a contribution this year, % cited a lack of funds, already having enough money for retirement, lack of confidence in the economy, did not think it was important to make a contribution

Services expected from a financial advisor, frequency of contact with advisor in past 2 years, Contacted advisor to get advice, Most recent contact to buy an investment, Types of advice sought, Types of investment discussed (mutual funds, GICs, Stocks, Bonds), Choices discussed when buying, Amount of advisor explanation, Fiduciary duty, Expect compensation for inappropriate advice

Sources of information for decisions, Selection criteria for buying, reasons for not buying

Ways advisors can earn money, Views on front-end commissions, Views on trailing commissions, Do commissions create conflict of interest

% of Canadians aged 55-64 and aged 45-54, say they do not feel financially prepared for retirement,

% of worry about balancing savings for immediate needs versus putting money away for the longer term or retirement, % focus on making regular payments to reduce or eliminate debt, saving for retirement (by gender)

Types of RRSP investments by gender: Mutual funds, GICs or term deposits, Stocks

% are Building investment portfolio, Began saving for retirement by age 34, Have a financial plan, Financial plan is on paper, Very involved with financial plan [financial advisor]